FATZ Café — Veterans and active military get a free Calabash Chicken entree on November 11.

Fazoli’s — Veterans get a free Build Your Own Pasta Bowl on November 11.

Figaro’s Pizza — Veterans and active duty service members get a complimentary medium 1-topping pizza on November 11.

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill — Active duty military and veterans get a free lunch or dinner entrée on November 11.

Fogo de Chão — Veterans and active duty personnel will receive 50% off their meal on November 11, and up to three additional guests will receive 10% off their meals.

Friendly’s — Friendly’s is treating veterans and active military to a free breakfast, lunch or dinner from a limited menu on November 11.

Furr’s Fresh Buffet — Veterans and active duty military get a free buffet and drink on November 11.

Glory Days Grill — Veterans get a free appetizer on November 11.

Golden Corral — Golden Corral Restaurants’ Military Appreciation Night free dinner will be available on November 14, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Military retirees, veterans, active duty, National Guard and Reserves are all welcome.

Gordon Biersch — Veterans and active military personnel receive a free appetizer on November 11.

Green Mill Restaurant and Bar— Veterans and active duty military get a free meal on November 11.

Greene Turtle — Veterans and active duty military receive a free meal from a select menu on November 11.

Hale and Hearty Soups — Veterans and active duty service members get a complementary Medium cup of soup on November 11.

Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream — Veterans and military personnel get a free single cone on November 11.

Hickory Tavern — Veterans and active duty military get 50% off all food and non-alcoholic beverages all day on November 11.

HoneyBaked Ham — Veterans and active duty military members get a free lunch st select locations on November 11.

Hooters — Veterans and active duty military get a free meal from a select menu at participating locations on November 11.

Hoss’s Steak and Sea House — Veterans and active duty military get a free meal from a select menu on November 11.

Houlihan’s — Active military and veterans receive one free entrée, valued up to $15, with purchase of an additional entrée on November 11.

Hurricane Grill and Wings — Veterans and active duty personnel get a complimentary entrée and non-alcoholic beverage on November 11 from a limited menu.

Hy-Vee — Veterans and active duty military members get a free breakfast buffet on November 11.

JJ’s Red Hots — Veterans and active duty get a free meal including unlimited hot dogs, sausages, sides and non-alcoholic drinks all day on November 11.

Johnny Carino’s — Veterans and active duty military get a free meal on November 11.

Krispy Kreme— All veterans get a free doughnut and small coffee on November 11 at participating locations.

Krystal — All guests with their military ID may receive a complimentary breakfast Sausage Biscuit from opening until 11 am on November 11.

LaMar’s Donuts — Veterans and active duty military get a free donut and 12 oz. coffee at participating locations on November 11.

Little Caesars — Veterans and active military members receive a free $5 Lunch Combo from 11:00a.m. to 2:00p.m. on November 11.

Logan’s Roadhouse — Veterans get a free entree from a special menu on November 11.

LongHorn Steakhouse — Active duty military, veterans and their families get a complimentary appetizer or dessert on November 11. Guests that dine with a veteran will also receive 10 percent off their meal.

Max & Erma’s – On November 11, participating Max & Erma’s locations are offering veterans and active military personnel a free Best Cheeseburger in America.

McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants — On November 6, participating McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants will offer a complimentary entree to veterans and Gold Star Families from a special menu.

Menchie’s — All active and retired military personnel will receive a free 6 oz. frozen yogurt on November 11.

Miami Subs Grill — Active military personnel and veterans get 50% off their order on November 11.

Miller’s Ale House — Get 50% off your meal with a military ID on November 11.

Mimi’s Cafe — All veterans and active duty military will receive a complimentary entrée with the purchase of any non-alcoholic beverage on November 11. On November 12 and 13, veterans and active duty military receive their choice of breakfast, lunch or dinner entrees on the ‘Veterans Day’ menu for $5.99.

Mission BBQ — Veterans and active duty military get a free sandwich and a slice of cake on November 11.

Native Grill & Wings — Veterans and active duty service members receive any menu item up to $11.99 for free all day on November 11.

Ninety Nine Restaurant and Pub — On November 11 from 11 am to 4 pm, veterans and active military get a free lunch with purchase of an entree.

O’Charley’s – Veterans and active duty service members get a free meal on November 11.

Old Chicago Pizza and Taproom — Veterans and active military get a free appetizer on November 11.

Old Country Buffet — Veterans and active duty military get a free buffet and drink on November 11.

Olive Garden – Active duty military and veterans get a free entrée from a special menu on November 11.

On the Border — Veterans and active duty military can enjoy a free meal from the “Create Your Own Combo menu” on November 11.

Outback Steakhouse – All active and retired service members receive a free Bloomin’ Onion and a beverage on November 11. Outback is also offering active and former service members 15% off their meals Nov. 12 through Dec. 31.

Perkins — Active duty military and veterans get a free Magnificent Seven meal on November 11.

Pizza Schmizza — Veterans and active duty service members get a free slice of pizza on November 11, between 1 and 4 p.m.

Ponderosa Steakhouse — Active duty and retired military get a free buffet on November 11.

Primanti Bros. — Veterans and active duty military get a free sandwich all day on November 11.

Quaker Steak & Lube — On November 11, veterans and current service members can receive a complimentary or discounted meal of their choice. Offer varies by location.

Red Hot & Blue — Veterans receive a free entrée with the purchase of a second entrée on November 9, 10 and 11. Coupon required.

Red Lobster — Veterans, reserve and active-duty military personnel receive a free appetizer or dessert from a limited menu on November 10 and 11.

Red Robin – Veterans and active duty military get a free Red’s Tavern Double Burger with Bottomless Steak Fries on November 11.

RibCrib — Veterans and active military personnel receive a free meal on November 11.

Rock and Brews — Veterans and active military personnel receive a complimentary pulled pork sandwich on November 11.

Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery — Veterans and active military get a free appetizer on November 11.

Rosebud Restaurants — All currently serving and retired veterans get half off a second entrée purchase for lunch with the purchase of an entrée on November 11.

Ruby Tuesday — Veterans, active duty and reserve service members get a free appetizer on November 11.

Ryan’s — Veterans and active duty military get a free buffet and drink on November 11.

Sagebrush Steakhouse — Veterans and active duty military receive a free meal from a select menu on November 11.

Sheetz – Veterans and active duty military personnel get a free 6 inch turkey sub, regular size fountain drink and a carwash at all Sheetz locations on November 11.

Shoney’s — Shoney’s will offer a free All-American Burger to veterans and active duty service members on November 11.

Sizzler — Sizzler offers active duty military and veterans a free lunch from a limited menu on November 11 until 4 p.m.

Snuffers Restaurant & Bar — On November 11, all active duty and retired military members receive a free burger.

Spaghetti Warehouse — From November 11 through November 13 buy one entrée and get the second entrée free. Coupon required.

Starbucks — Veterans, reservists, active duty service members and spouses get a free tall coffee on November 11 at participating locations.

Sticky Fingers — Veterans and active military get a free pulled pork sandwich with baked beans and cole slaw all day on November 11.

Stir Crazy — Veterans and active duty military get a free chicken or steak fresh market bar on November 11.

SweetFrog — All service members, past and present, get a free 12oz cup frozen yogurt on November 11.

Tahoe Joe’s — Veterans and active duty military get a free 6 oz Joe’s Steak on November 11.

Tap House Grill — Active, inactive and retired military personnel get a complimentary meal on November 11.

Texas Corral — Veterans and active service members get a free entree from a special menu along with an iced tea, lemonade or coffee on November 11.

Texas de Brazil— Veterans and active duty military will receive 50% off of their dinner plus 1 guest, November 7 through 11. The rest of the table will receive 20% off.

Texas Roadhouse — Texas Roadhouse locations nationwide will offer veterans a free lunch on November 11 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Offer is good for active duty, retired or former U.S. military.

Texas Steakhouse and Saloon — Veterans and active duty military get a complimentary meal from a select menu on November 11.

TGIFridays — Veterans and active duty military get a free lunch on November 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Tijuana Flats — Veterans and active duty military get a free entree on November 11.

Travel Centers of America — Military veterans who are CDL holders receive a free meal with beverage on November 11.

Tucanos Brazilian Grill— Veterans get a free Churrasco with the purchase of a Churrasco November 10 through 12.

Twin Peaks — Active duty and veterans get a free menu item from their Annual Veterans Day Appreciation Menu on November 11.

Village Inn — Veterans and active military personnel receive a free Inn-Credible V.I.B. Breakfast on November 11.

Wawa — Veterans, active military members, and their families get any size free coffee on November 11.

White Castle — Veterans and all members of the military receive a free combo meal on November 11.

Wienerschnitzel — Veterans and active duty military receive a free Chili Dog, small fries and a 20 oz. drink on November 11.

Wild Wing Cafe — Veterans eat for free all day from select items on November 11 at participating locations.

World of Beer – All veterans and current service members receive a free select draught beer on November 11.

Yard House — Veterans and active duty military receive a complimentary appetizer on November 11.

Yogurtology — Veterans and active duty military get free frozen yogurt up to 10 oz on November 11.

NOTE: All of the following discounts have been confirmed for 2016, either through press release or direct communication with the company. Check out all the other discounts being offered this Veterans Day.

Keep in mind that most businesses require proof of military service, which can include a VA Universal Access Card, Military I.D., DD-214 (Discharge Papers), Veterans Service Organization Card (VSO’s include groups like the VFW, DAV, AmVets, MOAA, FRA, and the American Legion), or in some cases businesses will accept a picture of the veteran in uniform.

Not all franchise locations participate in their national chain’s Veterans Day programs — be sure contact your nearest establishment to make sure they are participating.